Owen Cooper

Senior Advisor - Futures Hub, ANU National Security College

Main Conference: Tuesday, 25th February 2025

3:00 PM How to think about the future of borders?

  • Why we should be wary of forecasting the future - including predictions of future technologies. 
  • A better alternative to predictions: a proven, practical framework for decision making for uncertain futures 


3:30 PM Future Scenarios Workshop: Shaping Border Strategies in a Changing World

This session is an engaging, hands-on activity designed to challenge participants to think critically about the future of border management. By working collaboratively, participants will explore the impact of emerging trends and external developments on Border Enforcement, Transnational Threats, Trade, and Travel. The activity aims to foster creative problem-solving, strategic foresight, and innovative thinking. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Owen.

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